22/04/2025
Stakeholder feedback on the recent Kids and Parents Sports event.
Reflecting on the recent event hosted by Siluncedo Hout Bay organization, which was a Kids and Parents sports event. The event was a success, bringing together families, organizers, children, and community members. The event was to paint a positive and constructive picture of the life and experiences of the Imizamo Yethu and surrounding communities.
Children’s experiences.
• The children expressed enormous excitement and enjoyment throughout the event, highlighting the fun of participating, making new friends, and learning new skills.
• Many of the children attending mentioned the excitement of being part of a team, which promotes camaraderie’s and teamwork, which was found greatly rewarding to see.
• Some children noted that they learned new skills and improved their athletic abilities, which boosted their confidence.
• The children appreciated the supportive environment from their parents and community, where effort and teamwork were celebrated as much as winning.
Parent’s experience.
• Parents expressed a desire for more structured avenues to provide feedback and be more involved in planning and decision making for future events.
• Parents expressed appreciation for the opportunity to engage with their children in a fun and active environment. Some even hinted how the event fostered family bonding.
• Few parents had mentioned challenges, such as balancing encouragement with pressure, and they highlighted the importance of maintaining a supportive, rather than overly competitive atmosphere.
• Most parents felt reassured by the safety measures that were put in place, which ensured a secure environment for their children.
Volunteers and sponsors.
• The community volunteers shared a collaborative spirit among themselves highlighting and expressing that they formed new friendships and connections through the event.
• Local business sponsors appreciated the visibility and positive impact their involvement had on the community. They have recognized the value of supporting local initiatives that promote health and wellness.
Overall consensus.
The general consensus amongst all stakeholders was that the event was not only successful in achieving its goal of bringing the community together but also creating a sense of community and collaboration. Moving forward, we at Siluncedo Hout Bay, aim to incorporate the feedback received to enhance our future events, ensuring that they are even more impactful and beneficial for all involved.
“We saw our children grow in confidence and making new friendships, while us parents enjoyed being part of a supportive community for our children. Events like this remind us of the power of sport to bring people together while creating lasting memories” -Parent feedback”
Thank you all who participated and contributed in making this event a success!
